Colorado Report – May 2021
I've talked about our efforts to work closely with the Colorado Dental Association to the extent that we push pediatric dentists to take leadership positions and become hyper involved in…
Kansas Report – May 2021
Kansas activities during the past year were as severely affected by COVID as in other parts of the country. Governor Laura Kelly decided that providing dental care in the state…
Missouri Report – May 2021
We just finished the AAPD’s first virtual Pediatric Oral Health Advocacy Conference. While we missed seeing each other in person in DC, there was still the opportunity to advocate for…
Oklahoma Report – Nov 2020
In response to the executive order from Governor Stitt, the Oklahoma Dental Association has taken the precautionary step in submitting an RFP (“Request for Proposal”) that would determine every covered…
Texas Report – Nov 2020
The recent fall continuing education course was a huge success. Pediatric Sedation Roundup was conducted virtually and presented by Dr. Brian Steele. TAPD is supporting several pieces of legislation, including…
Arkansas Report – Nov 2020
The Arkansas State Dental Association urged Governor Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Health to “keep dental offices open for patients by including dentistry in its designation of essential services.” This would…
Missouri Report – Nov 2020
As with everyone COVID has dominated our world here in Missouri in 2020. We are gearing up for a battle to keep what little we have for dental funding from…
Colorado Report – Nov 2020
The Colorado Academy of Pediatric Dentistry held our fall meeting in October virtually. We had a great turnout with those attending live via Zoom, and Dr. Catherine Flaitz presented an…
Louisiana Report – Nov 2020
Under the leadership of Dr. Don Donaldson, the state has approved an increase in Medicaid fees for certain procedures, like interproximal Class II restorations. We also continue to work with…
Texas Report – May 2020
On March 22, 2020, in line with Governor Greg Abbott’s mandate, the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) adopted measures to suspend all elective care unless it was, “immediately…
